Restaurant Openings from November 2008
November 2008 Restaurant Openings Archive from Foodepedia
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Brick Lane goes bowling
Tuesday November 25th, 2008
All Star Lanes, has opened a third venue in the East End of London, at the Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane. Mixing premium bowling with the food, cocktails and music. the latest All Star Lanes in London embodies all the signature elements of the All Star Lanes experience.he signature elements of the All Star Lanes experience. -
Italian food just like mama makes
Monday November 24th, 2008
Lena an authentic Italian bar and restaurant provides a real taste of Italy in London’s vibrant Shoreditch. Named after owner, Alex Foley’s mother the restaurant is a tribute to her and encompasses everything an Italian restaurant should be: a meeting point for family and friends. Alex currently presides over the successful bar and venue The Chapel Bar in Islington but has always wanted his own restaurant in which to reflect his Italian up bringing and passion for his home country. -
Cinnamon Kitchen spices up Devonshire Sq
Monday November 24th, 2008
Vivek Singh’s Indian cuisine has been the preserve of Westminster, but now with the launch of Cinnamon Kitchen, this new concept introduces his talent to the City. Rather fittingly located in the historic East India Company spice warehouses, transformed into the stunning Devonshire Square development, Cinnamon Kitchen is just a short walk from Liverpool Street station. -
A taste of McClements opens in Kew
Monday November 24th, 2008Chef restaurateur John McClements has just opened a new restaurant, A Taste of McClements, in Kew. Working together with head chef Reality Champ, John has created a tasting menu-only format, which will see a menu of around 16 dishes, served to diners in a bijou, 20-seat dining room.
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Esca embraces new city location
Monday November 24th, 2008Esca, Clapham’s renowned local eaterie, has launched its third store at London’s newest urban development, New Street Square. Esca New Street Square combines a contemporary food hall, deli, patisserie and café, serving breakfast through to dinner.
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East End buoys and West End grill
Monday November 24th, 2008New brasserie brings West End style and quality cuisine to London’s Royal Victoria Dock. The Docklands Bar & Grill, set in the heart of London’s Docklands, offers stunning views of the Capital’s waterfront, mixed with traditional British and European cuisine and unique drinks menus
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Arabesques join kidney pies and ginger fudge cake at seasonal Ice Cafe
Monday November 24th, 2008
Are you searching for a romantic night for someone special? After dazzingly your date with arabesques, treat them to apple toddies, Rhug Estate beef and shallot pie, and ginger fudge cake at the seasonal Ice Cafe. -
Canteen to open third restaurant in Baker Street, W1
Monday November 24th, 2008Canteen the award-winning all-day British diner will open their third restaurant on Baker Street in the heart of London’s west end at the end of this month. The new restaurant is located in the old Marks and Spencer building, 55 Baker Street.
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Hungry like the wolf?
Monday November 24th, 2008Lupo, the wolf and surrogate mother to Romulus and Remus, is the symbolic mother of ancient Rome and Italy and new restaurant Bocca di Lupo, the mouth of Italy, will showcase regional Italian cuisines evocative of their terroir and history.
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All-day brasserie and gallery, Da Scalzo, opens in Belgravia
Friday November 21st, 2008Enzo and Robert Scalzo, two of the brothers behind the success of Patisserie Valerie, have opened a new all-day brasserie and gallery in London’s Belgravia. Located on Elizabeth Street. Read more
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Traditional Swedish ‘smörgåsbord’ - unique to deep restaurant & bar this Christmas
Friday November 21st, 2008
Located in the waterside location of Imperial Wharf, London SW6, DEEP, a seafood restaurant and bar, offers a luxurious dining experience by combining Scandinavian influences with classical Francophile dishes. Read more -
Dim Sum in the city: Ping Pong settles into the Square Mile
Friday November 21st, 2008
Following on from successful launches in Hampstead and St Katharine Docks, dim sum specialists Ping Pong are celebrate the launch of two City branches this Autumn. The first opened on Bread Street, in the shadow of St Mary-le-Bow’s Church this September, giving local suits the chance to take a break from the credit crunch to savour Ping Pong’s affordable and delicious cuisine. Read more -
More Mexican market-style eating at Wahaca Westfield
Friday November 21st, 2008Thomasina Mier’s award–winning Wahaca has just opened its second venue in London’s hotly anticipated Westfield Shopping Centre in Shepherds Bush. She has already won the hearts of Mexican food fans with her market-style street food at the original branch in Covent Garden.
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Chilango: the latest burst of Mexican flavour to hit London
Friday November 21st, 2008After the success of the cheap-and-cheerful Benito’s Hat in Goodge Street, the latest budget burrito emporium goes by the name of Chilango and boasts an enviable location in the heart of the City.
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Madsen spearheads Nordic cuisine renaissance
Friday November 21st, 2008Aiming to bring a new Scandinavian food experience to London, Madsenhas opened at 20 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, SW7. Conceived by Charlotte Kruse Madsen, a talented caterer who has been running her own catering company here in London, Madsen Food for two years, the restaurant is the fulfilment of a precise and specific aspiration
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Artisan du Chocolat launches new concession at Selfridges
Friday November 21st, 2008Artisan du Chocolat is set to launch their second and long awaited shop on 10th November, a luxury concession at Selfridges on Oxford Street situated on the ground floor in the confectionery hall.
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The Clissold Grocer opens in Muswell Hill
Friday November 21st, 2008Just opened on Fortis Green in Muswell Hill, The Clissold Grocer is a great new delicatessen and grocery shop from the owners of The Clissold Arms gastro pub next door.
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Sushinho opens on the King’s Road
Friday November 21st, 2008Inspired by two unique cultures and cuisines, sushinho will combine Brazilian chic with the elegance and efficiency of Japan. It’s opens on the King’s Road in Chelsea and will undoubtedly be a hit with diners looking for something a bit different.